1. 6x-15
2. 18x-55
3. 7.2x+2.3y-2
<span>18z-7(-3+2z)
= 18z + 21 - 14z
= 4z + 21
answer is False
</span><span>coefficient of z is 4, not 13</span>

We'll represent Louise's, Tammy's, Delores's, and Sheryl's point values with
,
,
, and
respectively since each one is 1 point more than the last.
Add all of these values up and set it all equal to
.

Now, simplify.

Subtract
on both sides.

Divide both sides by
.

Since Louise's score is
, the answer is
.
<h3>Double-checking</h3>
To verify our answer, add the point totals
,
,
, and
.
This equals
, so we can be sure the answer is correct.
76.15 - 43.49 = 32.66
It costed him $32.66 to make the homemade jewelry.